MBA in Nursing Administration
100% Online Graduate Degree Program

About Nursing Administration

Develop strong business skills to be a nurse leader in healthcare.

The MBA with a concentration in nursing administration and leadership at California
University of Pennsylvania offers a broad perspective on business issues critical
to medical settings that benefit working nurse professionals.

The MBA degree program is a 100% online professional graduate degree program that
can be completed in 2.5 years or less.

Widely recognized and respected, Cal U's business administration program is currently
seeking ACBSP accreditation.

In the MBA Nursing Administration program, nurse professionals develop business knowledge that can support a wide range
of positions, such as chief nurse officer, healthcare administration, or healthcare
entrepreneur.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: MBA IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION

Valued credentialThis online MBA in nursing administration is the first of its kind in western Pennsylvania,
enabling nurse professionals to focus on critical business issues in medical settings
while earning a highly desired MBA credential. Cal U MSN alumni, or graduates from
other schools' MSN degree or DNP programs in nursing administration, can complete
the MBA with an additional 24 credits. If needed, there are several options for completing
two additional foundation courses (6 credits).

Job-readyThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the job outlook for healthcare leadership
positions, including chief nursing officer positions, is expected to increase by 22%
through 2018. Nurse professionals gain a competitive edge for CNO and other leadership
roles by earning an advanced degree that enhances their knowledge of administrative
practices, management, accounting, budgetary analysis and more.

Cal U is ranked #2 in the 2016 Most Affordable Online Colleges for Nursing Programs
list created by OnlineU.

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Cal U MSN alumni can earn an MBA degree in 24 credit hours; if alumni haven't completed
the two required foundation courses, an additional six credits will be needed.

Degree Benefits

The MBA degree program with a concentration in nursing administration was developed
for working nurse professionals to examine the latest business issues relevant to
healthcare and medical settings, and gain the valued MBA credential. Courses that
focus on business include:

Corporate Finance.

Strategic Management.

Graduate Outcomes

Cal U's MBA degree program enables nurse leaders to develop skills in business, leadership
and more to thrive in today's complex healthcare environment. Students from around
the nation and internationally can complete this degree program to enhance future
career options. A sampling of employers in Pennsylvania and beyond who hire Cal U
graduates includes:

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) hospitals.

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) hospitals.

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (UPMC).

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

West Virginia University Hospital.

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospitals.

U.S. Navy, U.S. Army.

MBA in Nursing Administration

Why an MBA?

According to GraduateNursingEDU.org, nurse administrators are often responsible for
large-scale policy planning, staff management, financial resource management and business
management, in addition to their core responsibilities of coordinating and supervising
the delivery of healthcare. An advanced degree such as an MBA in nursing or an MSN-MBA
degree is the most widely accepted route to a career in nursing leadership.

Dual Degree

Another Cal U program option for nurse professionals is the MSN-MBA dual degree. Students
who have done required MBA foundation courses can complete the dual degree with only
54 credits instead of the 66 credits required if the MSN and MBA programs were completed
separately.

Certification Eligibility

In addition to earning a valued MBA credential, MSN degree students also are prepared
to take certification exams from:

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

The American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center (AONECC).

MBA In Nursing Administration Courses

This MBA degree curriculum is designed for nurse leaders who want to gain a competitive
edge in healthcare by expanding their knowledge of key business functions.

Admission Requirements (Regular)

MSN in Nursing Administration & Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania
or comparable MSN or DNP program from another accredited school with a GPA of 3.00
or higher. (Students with a GPA below 3.00 may apply for conditional admission)

Conditional Admission may be granted with the following modifications of the Regular
Admissions Requirements. Those admitted conditionally based on missing document/s
or foundation courses, have up to a maximum of two semesters to satisfy these requirements:

MSN or DNP degree with a GPA under 3.00 will be reviewed for a decision

Unofficial transcripts

Deficiencies in Foundation Courses

Foundation Courses

Applicants may remove deficiencies in the following foundation courses at Cal U or
another accredited institution prior to regular admission or after conditional admission:

Financial Accounting

Principles of Microeconomics or Elements of Economics

Business Statistics or Statistics

College Algebra (if applicable based on SAT/ACT or Placement Testing scores)

To satisfy your outstanding foundation course requirements you may take the courses
with Cal U, take the equivalent course at another accredited school, or take the equivalent
course with Peregrine Academics.

Additional Requirements for the MBA Nursing Administration and Leadership

Applicants must meet the MBA Admission Requirements and hold an MSN in Nursing Administration
& leadership from California University of Pennsylvania or comparable MSN or DNP program
from another accredited school.

Cal U MSN alumni who have NOT completed one or more of the required MBA Foundation
courses (ACC 200, and ECO 100 or ECO 201) can complete the degree by completing up
to six additional foundation credits as instructed by the program coordinator.

Graduates from another accredited institution’s MSN or DNP programs in nursing administration
applying for the MBA degree for nurse administrators may have additional MSN coursework
to complete based upon evaluation for transfer of courses equivalent to NUR 602 Health
Policy in Nursing, NUR 603 Information Systems for Nurses in Health Care Organization,
NUR 714 Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration, and NUR 715 Financial Management
in Non-profit Health Care Organizations.

Students who have completed the required MBA foundation courses can complete the Dual
Degree with only 24 credits instead of the 36 credits required if the MSN and MBA
programs were taken separately. Students without the required foundation courses would
need to complete up to six additional credits.